My newborn needs help

The specialist told us to treat Iain as a normal child. She told us to be especially careful of his teeth as statistically Iain is at greater risk of tooth decay. If he ever developed an abcess it might affect his heart as impurities could be carried through the bloodstream.

Looking back, I wish I had not worried so much about it. But it's easier said than done, when it's your tiny baby who has such a serious 'flaw'. It's likely that the hole won't close over but Iain probably won't need an operation either. Hopefully, he'll be able to live with it and lead a normal life.